BURG BAR & GRILL (THE)
1752 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All following food was found in reach-in coolerAÂ on main cook line across from flat top and fryers and had been stored in the reach-in coolerAÂ since the previous day: 2.5 pounds bacon uncooked Temped at 59F 9 hot dogs Temped at 55F 2 6 pans of tomatoes Temped at 60F 8 mahi mahi filets Temped at 55F 30 ounces pulled pork Temped at 58F 4 lieters of marinated chicken Temped at 60F 30 ounces corned beef Temped at 55F 2 chicken breast Temped at 62F 1 lieter raw beef Temped at 55F 6.5 oz white American cheese Temped at 70F 10 oz American cheese Temped at 72F 6 oz cheddar cheese Temped at 67F 6.5 oz provolone Temped at 58F 14 oz Swiss cheese Temped at 71F 19.5 oz Cole slaw Temped at 65F 11 oz blue cheese Temped at 60F Ambient temperature of reach-in coolerAÂ is 55F. Employee was informed of high temperatures and discarded all items immediately. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All following food was found in reach-in coolerAÂ on main cook line across from flat top and fryers and had been stored in the reach-in coolerAÂ since the previous day: 2.5 pounds bacon uncooked Temped at 59F 9 hot dogs Temped at 55F 2 6 pans of tomatoes Temped at 60F 8 mahi mahi filets Temped at 55F 30 ounces pulled pork Temped at 58F 4 lieters of marinated chicken Temped at 60F 30 ounces corned beef Temped at 55F 2 chicken breast Temped at 62F 1 lieter raw beef Temped at 55F 6.5 oz white American cheese Temped at 70F 10 oz American cheese Temped at 72F 6 oz cheddar cheese Temped at 67F 6.5 oz provolone Temped at 58F 14 oz Swiss cheese Temped at 71F 19.5 oz Cole slaw Temped at 65F 11 oz blue cheese Temped at 60F Ambient temperature of reach-in coolerAÂ is 55F. Employee was informed of high temperatures and discarded all items immediately. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large buildup of dried food on potato smasher seen in back of kitchen. Employee was informed and cleaned kitchen tool immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink observed with two mixing bowls next to three compartment sinkAÂ in main kitchen area. Bowls were removed by employee when informed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels observed at handwashing sink over top of sink closest to dish pit in main kitchen area. Employee was informed and placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap observed at handwashing sink over top of sink closest to dish pit in main kitchen area. Employee was informed and replaced soap at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 17
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple dead bugs seen in trap hung above clean meat slicer and cutting boards near back reach-in cooler. Operator has ordered a new one and it is currently on the way. Operator has also take it down for the time being before cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to bathroom not self closing. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service cup used to scoop feta cheese on cook line. Employee was informed and removed cup from cheese. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks in back out door storage area observed unsecured. **Warning**
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. (8) Mahi Mahi filets seen still in vac seal bags in reach-in coolerAÂ under main cook line. Employee was informed and discarded fish when told about proper thawing methods. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Uncovered receptacle in unisex restroom. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not currently displayed in restaurant. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Signs of wet nesting seen on clean dishes on shelf above back prep table. Employee was informed and moved dishes in a manner to dry properly after rewashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ambient temperature of reach-in coolerAÂ is 55F. Reach-in coolerAÂ on main cook line not properly holding food at correct temperatures.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing in main kitchen next to water heating system. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Pickles seen stored on floor in back walk in cooler. Box of oil on floor in dry storage area in back of kitchen. Box of oil on floor next to cook line in main kitchen area. Beer and wine stored on floor in main bar area near door to main kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Back wall of main kitchen observed to be in disrepair. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop observed submerged in bucket of flour. Employee was notified and removed handle put it in the correct position. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign observed in outside handwashing sink. **Warning**
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. No suitable area for employees to store belongings while at work.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door seen open and not self closing. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water and beer seen in reach-in coolers underneath main bar line area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:05 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.